Mercedes-Benz Metris 2018: Brake Fluid Leak Risk
Recalled 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles have brake fluid reservoirs that may detach, causing leaks and crash risks. Owners must have brake fluid reservoirs inspected and repaired by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles have brake fluid reservoirs that can detach, leading to brake fluid leaks and increased crash risk. Owners should have the reservoir inspected and repaired by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225214-mercedes-benz-metris-2018-brake-fluid-leak-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225214-mercedes-benz-metris-2018-brake-fluid-leak-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V066000
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“Mercedes-Benz Metris 2018: Brake Fluid Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225214-mercedes-benz-metris-2018-brake-fluid-leak-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V066000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V066000).
Why it’s dangerous
A brake fluid reservoir that is incorrectly mounted can detach from the vehicle. This leak can cause brake fluid to escape, reducing braking effectiveness and increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the repair are at risk of brake fluid leaks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The recall covers specific models from 2016-2021, but the 2018 model is included.
- Brand
Mercedes-Benz- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Inspect Brake Fluid Reservoir
Have a dealer check if the brake fluid reservoir is mounted correctly and needs repair.
Contact Customer Service
Call DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267 to confirm the recall and get repair details.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake fluid reservoir mounting, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2BE42BRE.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- Owner letters mailed
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V066000 (August 2, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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